Echinacea purpurea ‘Elton Knight’
Purple Coneflower |
USDA Zone: 3-9 |
Plant number: 1.650.080
A distinctive selection of our native Purple Coneflower bred in the UK by plantsman Anthony Brooks. Fairly compact in habit, an ideal height for sunny borders and growing in mixed containers. This selection has multiple blooms per stem, which is a very unique feature. The large flowers have a flat row of clear magenta-pink petals surrounding a large central cone of rusty orange. Flowering begins in midsummer and continues for weeks if faded blooms are regularly removed. Coneflowers are sturdy and easy-care perennials that perform best in a sunny location. Flowers are very attractive to butterflies. Seed heads are useful in dried arrangements. Excellent for cutting. USPP#18133: unlicensed propagation prohibited.
Further details for
Echinacea purpurea ‘Elton Knight’
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure Full Sun or Partial Shade
Soil Type Normal or Sandy or Clay
Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid
Soil Moisture Average or Dry or Moist
Care Level Easy
Appearance and Characteristics
Flower Colour Deep Pink Purple
Blooming Time Mid Summer Late Summer Early Fall Mid Fall
Foliage Color Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics Accent: Good Texture/Form Attracts Butterflies Attracts Hummingbirds Border Containers Cut Flower Deer Resistant Dried Flower Drought Tolerant Massed
Flower Head Size Large
Height 60-65 cm 23-25 inches
Spread 30-45 cm 12-18 inches
Foot Traffic None
Growth Rate Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.
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